Bicycle
Checklist
All the gear you could possibly think of for the next bike packing trip.
ESSENTIALS
- bandanna
- compass / GPS
- EpiPen ®
- first aid kit
- flashlight | headlamp
- glasses | lens cloth
- glasses | reading
- glasses | reading | case
- glasses | safety
- glasses | sun
- glasses | sun | case
- glasses | sun | leash
- hand sanitizer
- insect repellent
- knife | multi-tool
- lighter (1)
- lip balm
- map
- map | case
- medication
- stuff sack | essentials
- sunscreen
- tape | duct
- toilet paper
- toilet paper | waterproof bag
- watch
- water | bottle | bike (x2)
- water | hydration bag
- water purifier | system
- water purifier | tabs
- whistle
CAMP
- bivouac bag
- chair
- hammock
- pillow | case
- rope | clothesline
- saw
- sleeping bag
- sleeping bag | stuff sack
- sleeping pad
- sleeping pad | repair kit
- tarp
- tarp | poles
- tarp | ropes
- tent
- tent | fly
- tent | guide ropes
- tent | pegs
- tent | poles
- tent | repair kit
- tent | stuff sack
CLOTHING – BIKE
- gloves | bike
- gloves | bike | warm
- jacket | Gortex ®
- jersey | bike (x2)
- pants | Gortex ®
- pants | tights
- shoes | bike
- shoes | bike | covers
- shorts | bike (x2)
- socks | bike (x2)
- warmers | arm
- warmers | legs
CLOTHING – CAMP
- hat | cap
- hat | warm
- long john | bottom
- long john | top
- pants | quick-dry
- shirt | long sleeve
- shirt | t (x2)
- shoes | casual
- shoes | sandals
- shorts | casual
- socks | warm (x2)
- stuff sack | clothing
- swim suit
- top | fleece | 100
- top | fleece | 200
- underpants (x2)
- vest | down
KITCHEN
- bag | garbage | spares
- bag | zip-lock | spares
- bowl
- coffee pot/drip/press
- cooking | spatula
- cooking | spreader
- cork screw
- cup
- cutting board
- food | bag
- food | barrel
- food | barrel | carrier
- grater
- lighter (2)
- mug
- pan
- pepper & salt
- plate
- pot
- pot | holder
- pot | scrubber
- rope | food bag
- salt & pepper
- shot glass
- soap | dish
- stove
- stove | fuel
- stove | windshield
- striker
- stuff sack | kitchen
- towel | dish
- utensils | knife, spoon & fork
- utensils | spork
TOILETRIES
- bag | zip-lock
- cream | rash
- cream | rash | chamois butt’r ®
- mirror
- sanitary napkins
- shovel | small
- soap | wash
- stuff sack | toiletries
- tooth | brush
- tooth | paste
- towel | wash
PERSONAL
- car key
- car key | spare
- confirmation | rental equip
- confirmation | reservation
- identification
- MedicAlert ®
- money
- passport
- travel duffle (left in car)
- wallet
CAMERA
- batteries
- camera | point & shot
- case | camera
- memory cards
- tripod | short
ELECTRONICS
- alarm clock
- altimeter
- battery pack
- charger | wall
- cables | charging
- personal locater beacon (PLB)
- phone | cellular
- phone | satellite
- radio | AM/FM
- radio | GMRS
- radio | weather
- thermometer
BIKE
- bike
- cable | brake | spare
- cable | shift | spare
- cable ties | spares
- chain tool
- computer | bike
- helmet
- light | front | beam
- light | front | flashing
- light | rear | flashing
- lock
- lube | chain
- lube | WD40 ®
- mirror | rear view
- patch kit
- pump | air
- screw driver | slot
- spoke | spare
- tape | electrical
- tire irons
- tube | spare (x2)
- wrench | adjustable
- wrench | allen | as needed
TRAVEL
- bag | handlebar
- panniers | front (x2)
- panniers | rear (x2)
- trailer | bike
MISC
- binoculars
- book | guide
- book | read
- candle lantern
- candles
- ear plugs
- fire starter
- flashlight | spare
- games | board
- games | playing cards
- glue | super
- lighter (3)
- notepad/pencil
- repair kit | glasses
- repair kit | Gortex®
- repair kit | sewing
- rope | extra
- scissors
- signal flares
- sleep mask
- stuff sack | spares
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Checklists
A starting point ONLY. Don’t bring everything from the list, but rather cherry pick through them to see what you truly may need.
We have thought of everything (mostly), so you don’t have too.
Gear Lists
Dudley’s gear lists from past adventures. His gear choices continue to evolve as technology changes, fabric improve and tailored to ecosystems and seasons. See what he carried.
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